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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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